Project Updates
This section contains our project updates, fact sheets and position papers on public policy issues. Items are organized chronologically.2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001
2008
Sakhalin-1 Project Benefits to Russia, the Sakhalin Oblast, and its People October 20082 October 2008
The Sakhalin-1 Project, operated by Exxon Neftegas Ltd (ENL), is one of the largest international investments in Russia and is an excellent example of the multi-faceted benefits that can be provided by a successfully developed and operated world-class oil & gas project in Russia and Sakhalin Island.
2007
"The Energy Outlook and the Sakhalin-1 Project Update" presentation at the SECOND FAR EASTERN INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC FORUM by James G. Taylor, Executive Vice President of Exxon Neftegas Limited - September 18, 200718 September 2007
James G. Taylor, Executive Vice President of Exxon Neftegas Limited, gave "The Energy Outlook and The Sakhalin-1 Project Update" presentation at the SECOND FAR EASTERN INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC FORUM in Khabarovsk, Russia.
"The Sakhalin-1 Project Update" presentation at the 11th Sakhalin Oil and Gas Conference by James G. Taylor, Executive Vice President of Exxon Neftegas Limited - September 4, 2007
04 September 2007
James G. Taylor, Executive Vice President of Exxon Neftegas Limited, gave "The Sakhalin-1 Project Update" presentation at the 11th Sakhalin Oil and Gas Conference in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia.
"The Outlook for Energy: A Global Perspective on Meeting Energy Demand" presentation at the 12th Annual Meeting of the Russian-American Pacific Partnership by James G. Taylor (Executive Vice President of Exxon Neftegas Limited) - August 29, 2007.
29 August 2007
James G. Taylor, Executive Vice President of Exxon Neftegas Limited, gave the "The Outlook for Energy: A Global Perspective on Meeting Energy Demand" presentation at the 12th Annual Meeting of the Russian-American Pacific Partnership in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia.
Sakhalin-1 Project Fact Sheet
March 2007
The Sakhalin-1 Project Fact Sheet provides information about the Chayvo Development and Recent Project Activities of the Sakhalin-1 Project.
2006
"The Outlook for Energy: A Global Perspective on Meeting Energy Demand" presentation at the annual Far East International Economic Forum in Khabarovsk by Stephen P. Terni (President of Exxon Neftegas Limited) - October 5, 2006.05 October 2006
Stephen P. Terni, President of Exxon Neftegas Limited, gave the "The Outlook for Energy: A Global Perspective on Meeting Energy Demand" presentation at the annual Far East International Economic Forum in Khabarovsk on October 5, 2006.
"Sakhalin-1 Project Update" presentation at the annual international Sakhalin Oil and Gas Conference in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk by Stephen Terni (President of Exxon Neftegas Limited)
27 September 2006
Stephen P. Terni, President of Exxon Neftegas Limited, gave the "Sakhalin-1 Project Update" presentation at the annual international Sakhalin Oil and Gas Conference in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk on September 27, 2006.
2005
"Sakhalin-1 Project Update" presentation at the annual international Sakhalin Oil and Gas Conference in London by Stephen Terni (President of Exxon Neftegas Limited)November 30, 2005
Stephen P. Terni, President of Exxon Neftegas Limited, made the "Sakhalin-1 Project Update" presentation at the annual international Sakhalin Oil and Gas Conference in London, on November 30, 2005.
"Sakhalin-1 Project Russian Content Update" presentation at the annual international Sakhalin Oil and Gas Conference in London by V.N. Astafiev (Deputy Director General Sakhalin-1 Project)
November 30, 2005
V.N. Astafiev, Deputy Director General Sakhalin-1 Project, made the "Sakhalin-1 Project Russian Content Update" presentation at the annual international Sakhalin Oil and Gas Conference in London, on November 30, 2005.
ENL Production Services Contracts
May 26, 2005
On May 26, 2005 Exxon Neftegas Limited (ENL) conducted a seminar in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk for the Sakhalin-based contractors. Click here to view ENL presentation on the upcoming production services contracts.
2004
"Sakhalin-1 Project Update" presentation at the annual international Sakhalin Oil and Gas Conference in London by Stephen Terni (President of Exxon Neftegas Limited)November 16, 2004
Stephen P. Terni, President of Exxon Neftegas Limited, made the "Sakhalin-1 Project Update" presentation at the annual international Sakhalin Oil and Gas Conference in London, on November 16, 2004.
Notification
August 23, 2004
As part of the Sakhalin-1 Project's ongoing commitment to keep the community informed of its activities, Exxon Neftegas Limited (ENL), operator of the Sakhalin-1 Project, announces that information pertaining to the Chayvo Onshore Production Facility (OPF) - Boatasino Gas Pipeline will be made available for viewing at the locations listed below from September 2004.
Russian Federation Approves the Technical and Economic Substantiation for Sakhalin-1 Construction
April 12, 2004
The Russian Federation approved the Technical and Economic Substantiation of Construction (TEOC) for Phase 1 of the Sakhalin-1 Project. Approval of the TEOC is a key project milestone that allows the Sakhalin-1 Consortium to commence construction of the Sakhalin-1 Phase-1 facilities, enabling ENL to maintain the schedule leading to first oil production from Chayvo in 2005. TEOC approval was preceded by a positive conclusion of the Ministry of Natural Resources State Environmental Expert Review Panel that confirmed environmental feasibility of Phase 1 of the project.
Authorized State Body approves the Sakhalin-1 Project 2004 budget
January 21, 2004
On January 21, 2004 the Authorized State Body approved the Sakhalin-1 Project 2004 budget, totalling US$1.367 billion. The 2003 project budget approved by the Authorized State Body in December 2002, exceeded US$1.2 billion
2003
"Sakhalin-1 Project Update" presentation at the annual international Sakhalin Oil and Gas Conference in London by Stephen Terni (President of Exxon Neftegas Limited)November 18, 2003
Stephen P. Terni, President of Exxon Neftegas Limited, made the "Sakhalin-1 Project Update" presentation at the annual international Sakhalin Oil and Gas Conference in London, on November 18, 2003.
Sakhalin-1 gas marketing presentation at the annual international Sakhalin Oil and Gas Conference in London by Jack King
November 18, 2003
Jack King made the Sakhalin-1 gas marketing presentation at the annual international Sakhalin Oil and Gas Conference in London, on November 18, 2003.
Sakhalin-1 Russian Content Strategy presentation at the annual international Sakhalin Oil and Gas Conference in London by Vladimir Astafiev
November 18, 2003
Vladimir Astafiev made the Sakhalin-1 Russian Content Strategy presentation at the annual international Sakhalin Oil and Gas Conference in London, on November 18, 2003.
Sakhalin-1 Operations presentation at the annual international Sakhalin Oil and Gas Conference in London by W.A. Short
November 18, 2003
W.A. Short made the Sakhalin-1 Operations presentation at the annual international Sakhalin Oil and Gas Conference in London, on November 18, 2003.
Offshore Technology Conference Focus on Sakhalin by Stephen Terni (Sakhalin-1 Project Executive)
May 7, 2003
Presentation on Sakhalin made by Stephen Terni (Sakhalin-1 Project Executive) at the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston on May 7, 2003.
2002
Sakhalin-1 Consortium New Identity StandardsOctober 4, 2002
The Sakhalin-1 Consortium has adopted new identity standards. Accordingly, the project web site -- www.sakhalin1.com -- has been redesigned, as return visitors to this site will notice. The new logo will be used to identify future Project communications.
ENL Posts Vendor Registration Form on Sakhalin-1 Web Site
September 06, 2002
Vendors wishing to register their company information in the ENL Sakhalin-1 Vendor Database can now do so on the Sakhalin-1 website.
State Ecological Expert Review of the Ministry of Natural Resources Has Granted a Positive Conclusion to Phase One of the Sakhalin-1 Project
July 24, 2002
A detailed, 9 volume Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Phase 1 of the Sakhalin-1 Project has been granted a positive conclusion by State Ecological Expert Review of the Ministry of Natural Resources. The corresponding order was signed on July 24, 2002.
YASTREB Drilling Rig Constructed
June 06, 2002
Parker Drilling Company has completed construction of the "Yastreb" drilling rig for the Sakhalin-1 Project. Yastreb is the Russian word for hawk. A rig dedication ceremony took place in New Iberia, Louisiana on June 6, 2002.
DIESEL TANKS FABRICATION CONTRACT AWARDED
March 27, 2002
ABB Lummus Global Moscow, EPC-1 contractor for the Sakhalin-1 Project, has awarded a contract for fabrication of 54 diesel tanks to Amur Shipbuilding Plant (ASP), a Russian company based in Komsomolsk-na-Amur in the Russian Far East. The tanks will contain a one-year reserve of petroleum products to supply extended reach drilling operations of the Sakhalin-1 Project.
Sakhalin Tanker Trial Completed
March 2002
Two Russian design institutes and a Russian shipping line conducted a test of new guidelines for winter-season marine operations in the Tatar Straits, Aniva Bay and LaPerouse Strait for the Sakhalin-1 oil and gas project. The tests were conducted from February 22 to March 3, 2002.
Massive Development to Turn Spotlight on Russian Far East
March 2002
A milestone oil and gas development project offshore the Russian Island of Sakhalin promises sizable benefits to all the parties involved. The developer is a consortium of U.S., Russian, Japanese and Indian companies operated by Exxon Neftegas Limited, an ExxonMobil affiliate.
2001
Orlan Platform Completes Ocean Voyage, Arrives at SovGavan in the Russian Far East
October 30, 2001
The Orlan platform, a key component of Phase One development, has completed its trans-oceanic voyage from the Beaufort Sea north of Alaska, across the Bering Sea, to SovGavan Yard on the Russian mainland (Khabarovsk Krai). It will remain there, cold stacked, pending bidding and award of platform modification work.
Public Notification
October 10, 2001
Exxon Neftegas Limited (ENL), the operator of the Sakhalin-1 Consortium, hereby notifies the public that its public consultation program regarding the preliminary environmental and socio-economic assessment of the Sakhalin-1 Project Phase 1 development commences on October 11, 2001.
ORLAN Purchase/Tow
September 15, 2001
Exxon Neftegas Limited (ENL), operator of the Sakhalin-1 Project, recently purchased the "Orlan" Concrete Island Drilling System from Global Marine Drilling Company. The "Orlan" platform was towed from Alaska to the SovGavan port in the Russian Far East.